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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 18 27 29 109
Sacramento KingsKings 25 25 20 38 108

After Action Report

The Suns survived the Kings 109-108. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.